Musical comedy takes the stage this week By Jason Arndt Editor Waterford Union High School students spent months auditioning and rehearsing for the “The Addams Family” set to take the stage this week at the school auditorium. The production began on Thursday and will continue at 7 p.m. on Friday […]
Author: Jason Arndt
Celebrating a century
Local man touts positivity, kindness for longevity By Jason Arndt Editor Positivity, kindness, and enjoying life have been key components of longevity for Burlington’s Leroy Stoehr. Stoehr, born on March 17, 1923 during a blizzard in the Town of Lyons, celebrated his 100th birthday at Pine Brook Pointe Assisted Living […]
Milwaukee Avenue resurfacing to start Monday
Officials don’t anticipate full road closures of main corridor By Jason Arndt Editor The Milwaukee Avenue resurfacing project, spanning nearly two miles, will soon begin in the City of Burlington. Burlington officials recently posted signs along Milwaukee Avenue notifying motorists that construction will begin on March 27. According to city […]
Community State Bank’s 100 Women Who Care raises funds for TLC
Community State Bank organized and hosted the second annual 100 Women Who Care – Western Racine County event on Wednesday, Feb. 15th at 1841 Farms and Vineyard in Burlington. 100 Women Who Care is a nationwide initiative that provides women with the opportunity to support non-profit organizations in their community. […]
Culver’s poised to add second drive-thru lane
By Jason Arndt Editor Culver’s Restaurant, of Burlington, plans to undergo some changes with a second drive-thru lane under a site plan amendment recently endorsed by the City of Burlington Plan Commission. The second-drive thru lane is contingent upon Culver’s meeting engineering requirements from Kapur and Associates, widening the driveway […]
Father-daughter duo making most of final games together
By Tim Wester Correspondent If you didn’t know Ava and Rob Domagalski, you might wonder if their story was a Disney movie knock off. Perhaps in a few weeks Disney may end up stealing the Domagalski’s unique and compelling story. As long-time Union Grove basketball coach, Rob has directed his […]
Barbershop Quartet from BHS becomes Grand Champion
Several BHS students brought home accolades from the Barbershop Harmony Society’s midwinter convention in Daytona, Florida from Feb. 7-12. The Barbershop Harmony Society named Burlington High School’s Female Barbershop Quartet “YTBN” Grand Champion with their love song “Dream a Little Dream of Me” in the NextGen Jr. Quartet Contest. Members […]
Wrestling: Demons claim regional title, advance 13 to sectionals
By Jason Arndt Editor Burlington High School wrestlers, once again, had a phenomenal performance at a tournament. One week removed from winning the Southern Lakes Conference tournament by 80.5 points in Elkhorn, the Demons arrived to the WIAA Division 1 Regional in Wilmot and captured a regional title with 250.5 […]
A chamber in transition
Organization undergoing change as it becomes chief tourism partner for city By Jason Arndt Editor Transition periods bring both a beginning and end of an era as well as massive changes. For the Burlington Area Chamber of Commerce, which will fully rebrand itself Experience Burlington in 2023, the group has […]
In this week’s Standard Press…
The St. Francis Friary complex carries special meaning to many people in the Burlington area and beyond. However, considering the aging Friary, and the need for maintenance, the religious group has sought for years to subdivide some of its property to accommodate development. The City of Burlington Plan Commission on […]
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